Chipotle Copycat Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa (Medium Salsa)
This Chipotle Copycat Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa is smoky, tangy, and packed with bold flavor just like the restaurant version. Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, or dipping with chips.
Servings: 10 1/4 cup servings
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Half Sheet Pan with wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 pound Tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
- 2 small Vine Tomatoes about 8 ounces total
- 2 cloves Garlic leave skins on for broiling
- ½ small Jalapeño
- ¼ cup Red Onion roughly chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice adjust to taste
Instructions
- Broil vegetables: Place a wire rack on a sheet pan. Arrange the tomatillos, tomatoes, and unpeeled garlic cloves on the rack. Broil for 6 minutes, flip everything, then broil for another 6 minutes until blistered and lightly charred. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then peel the garlic.
- Blend base: Add the broiled tomatillos, tomatoes, and peeled garlic to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Finish salsa: Add the jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, oregano, cumin, kosher salt, lemon juice, and lime juice. Blend again until fully combined. Taste and adjust with more salt or citrus juice as needed.
- Rest and chill: Transfer the salsa to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Heat level: This salsa is medium heat. For milder salsa, use less jalapeño or remove all seeds. For more heat, add more jalapeño or include some seeds.
- Texture: Chipotle’s salsa is smooth. Blend longer for a thinner consistency or pulse for slightly more texture.
- Broiling tip: Using a wire rack allows excess moisture to drip away and helps the tomatillos and tomatoes blister more evenly, but broiling directly on a sheet pan works as well.
- Resting time matters: The flavor improves significantly after chilling, so do not skip the resting step if you want true restaurant-style flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving.
- Serving ideas: Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, grilled meats, eggs, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
